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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,274.51, 371,596.82 and 148,416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,274.51, 371,596.82 and 148,416.03 is: 204,813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,274.51 : 371,596.82 = 148,416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,274.51/371,596.82 = 148,416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,274.51x = 371,596.82 × 148,416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,274.51x = 55,150,924,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150,924,042.94/269,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,813.01

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